Safety Officer

Safety Officer Position Description Performs complex safety and health program work. Work involves developing safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and investigating accidents. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Requisition ID 45033BR Travel Required Up to 25% Pay Grade Minimum 15.00, Maximum 18.50 Major/Essential Functions Providehealth, safety, and environmental consultation to Lubbock Campus stakeholders and management of related concerns. Provideoperational functions and support to environmental protection, radiation protection, laboratory safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, and safety education training programs for the Lubbock campus. Reviewcurrent laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relating to biological, chemical, radiological, laboratory, occupational, fire and life safety, and Emergency Preparedness. Conductsafety program inspections, audits, and surveys; prepare corrective action and preventive measure reports. Surveyresearch and clinical laboratories for compliance with federal, state, local, institutional laboratory safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Maintaindata and records regarding laboratory surveys, equipment inspections, laboratory certifications, and laboratory worker credentialing. Responsible for chemical accountability and the Hazardous Waste Disposal Program, and aids in maintaining records of hazardous waste materials generation and disposal. Respondto spills of hazardous chemicals and materials. Participatein the indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program, respond to odor calls and IAQ issues as requested/necessary. Participatein the Fit testing program for assigned campuses with the support and collaboration of Safety Service managers and staff. Conductoperational inspections of chemical fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations. Investigatereported incidents or hazards. Participatein the AED (Automated External Defibrillators) program for the assigned campus and respond to issues as requested/necessary. Supportthe TTUHSC Emergency Management Coordinator with the development, implementation, training, and review of local Emergency Management and Emergency Action Plans. Participate in providing Safety Training to students, faculty, and staff. Participate in safety cross-training with all other Safety Services divisions. Execute safety culture initiatives as directed by management and the Safety Services department. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences; Chemistry or biology preferred. Safety certification(s). Previous experience in a safety or environmental position. Knowledge and/or experience withfederal, state and local laws pertaining to environmental protection, radiation protection, laboratory safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, occupational safety, or safety education and training. Experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and presentingresults. Required Qualifications Graduation from high school; five years of safety related / research laboratory work experienceORAssociate Degree in Environmental Science or related fields, three years safety related / research laboratory work experienceORBachelors Degree in chemistry, biology, or industrial hygiene, one year of safety related / research laboratory work experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to plan and evaluate safety and health programs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Location Lubbock Job Type Part Time Shift Day Occasional Duties Occupational safety duties. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at #J-18808-Ljbffr